When Nissan was asked why there wasn't a supercharger available on the new Frontier, the response was, "It doesn't need it." A good sign. The manufacturer was aware of the previous model's shortcomings in the horsepower department and went straight to work on it with the new truck.

If you haven't heard by now, there's a midsize-pickup eruption going on. There used to be a choice of either compact or full-size pickup trucks. Then along came the Dodge Dakota-Nissans, S-10s, and Rangers.